1. an experienced person, especially in a particular field or activity
Usage: often used with ‘old’
2. a person who stages theatrical productions
Usage: theater

Examples

• The old stager knew exactly how to handle the difficult situation.
• As an old stager in politics, she wasn’t surprised by the controversy.
• The veteran actor was considered an old stager on Broadway.
• The experienced stager directed the play with great skill.
• He’s an old stager who has seen it all in his forty-year career.
• The theater hired a professional stager for the upcoming production.